Richard J. D'Agostino
Salem,NH
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Demonstrates effective and efficient handling of multiple tasks in fast-paced environments. Known for proactive problem-solving and optimizing processes to support team objectives.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney-at-law/Principal Shareholder
THE LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD J. D'AGOSTINO
02.1997 - Current
- Legal representation and counsel to clients in the Federal and Massachusetts Courts, as well as the U.S
- Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit, on a variety of matters including, but not limited to, the following areas of law: criminal law; municipal law, civil rights/discrimination; Massachusetts zoning, labor law, civil litigation, contract negotiations, family law, landlord/tenant law, tort law, bankruptcy and business transactions
City Solicitor
OFFICE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR, CITY OF METHUEN, MA
08.2016 - 01.2021
- Full-time legal counsel to the City of Methuen serving as the City Solicitor
- Served as chief legal counsel for the Executive, Legislative and Administrative branches of the municipal government in all matters
- Advised the City Council and municipal boards and officers upon all legal questions and matters
- Supervised all Assistant City Attorneys and outside legal counsel
- Represented and defended the community in all claims and litigation
- Drafted contracts; rendered advice, legal opinions, advisories, memoranda of law, and decisions
- Prosecuted violations of local laws
- Conducted internal investigations and recommended appropriate action
First Assistant City Attorney
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY OF LAWRENCE, MA
06.2005 - 04.2012
- Full-time legal counsel to the City of Lawrence serving as the first assistant to the City Attorney
- Served as legal counsel for the Executive, Legislative and Administrative branches of the municipal government
- Lead counsel for all civil litigation and collective bargaining/public sector labor law representation
- Prosecuted violations of local laws
- Negotiated labor contracts between the City and ten {10) of its Collective Bargaining Units
- Represented the City in matters before the Trial Courts of the Commonwealth as well as the Federal District Court and the Federal Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit
- Litigated matters dealing with civil service, civil rights, zoning, telecommunications, torts, contract disputes and other such causes of action against the City, including a landmark, complex civil rights case regarding the Massachusetts Police Sergeant's Civil Service Examination for which a successful verdict was obtained in the U.S
- District Court for the District of Massachusetts in 2010
- Represented the City and litigated before various administrative tribunals of the Commonwealth and the Federal Government including: the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission, Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, Massachusetts Division of Labor Relations, Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission and the Division of Industrial Accidents
- Represented the City in the Massachusetts Land Court in matters of collection and tax title foreclosures
- Litigated arbitration hearings to settle contract grievances and disputes between the City and its various Collective Bargaining Units
- Responsible for drafting ordinances and rendering legal opinions to the Legislative, Executive and Administrative branches of the municipal government; interpreting state statutes and codes; Federal laws and codes; state and Federal Case law in addition to administrative laws and codes
Assistant Liquidation Coordinator
PARKER, COULTER, DALEY & WHITE
07.1996 - 01.1997
- Assisted attorney responsible for liquidation of partnership accounts and assets
- Duties included coordination and documentation of the firm's tangible assets; asset allocation and distribution; collections of accounts receivable; and liquidation of firm's tangible assets
Executive Director
LAWRENCE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
09.1987 - 05.1996
- Responsible for day to day management of all operations for a 400-acre municipally owned General Aviation airport
- Conducted lease negotiation with airport tenants
- Engaged in extensive interaction with fund granting, administrative and public safety authorities and officials on the State, Federal, and Local levels of government
- Responsible for total personnel supervision, as well as interviewing and selection of new personnel for recommendation to appointing authority, the Lawrence Airport Commission
- Responsible for planning, implementation, and administration of annual airport budget (approx
- $300,000)
- Responsible for assessing and planning for capital expenditures and infrastructure improvements, including construction implementation and supervision, as well as initial grant application for funding of such improvements
- Secured approximately $10 Million Dollars in Federal and State grants for infrastructure improvements
- Successfully proposed and commenced implementation of 50 acre development of industrial, aviation and non-aviation related usage of dormant airport property
- Personally directed all maintenance operations which included building maintenance, snow removal planning and implementation, and all emergency response and security procedures
- Snow removal implementation included personal operation of light and heavy snow removal equipment
- Achieved top level security clearance from U.S
- Secret Service and worked coordinating logistics with same for visit of President George H
- W
- Bush to local area with arrival at Lawrence Municipal Airport
Alderman and Director of Engineering
CITY OF LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS
01.1982 - 01.1986
- Responsible for day to day administration, direction and supervision of 150+ member workforce of the Street, Water, and Sewer Departments for municipality consisting of 83,000 residents
- Contract negotiations including, but not limited to collective bargaining with public sector labor force and negotiation with independent contractors; review of bid specifications for capital improvements and infrastructure repair
- Responsible for preparation and administration of annual three million dollar ($3,000,000.00) budget
- Responsible for capital planning and infrastructure improvements, as well as construction, snow removal, sewer maintenance and water services distribution to the community
- Responsible for assessing, planning, and preparing grant applications to Federal and/or State authorities for capital expenditures and construction improvements, as well as routine budgeted improvements
- Responsible for computerization and updating of Department billing procedures
- Proposed and established municipal law and policy in legislative capacity
- Appointed by peers as City Council President during final term in office
- As President, assumed duties of Mayor (Chief Executive of the City) during Mayor's absences from official duties
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER - DONALD J. TRUMP
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Served in multiple capacities, including, but not limited to advance details, security and crowd control, initially working with President Trump’s private security detail under the direction and supervision of Trump Organization Security Chief Keith Schiller and later the U.S
- Secret Service
Education
Juris Doctor -
Massachusetts School of Law
Andover, MA05.1996
B.A. -
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA05.1976
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
Lawrence, MA05.1972
Skills
- Litigation management
- Case management
- Case analysis
- Oral debate
- Court procedures
- Legal analysis
Licensesandeducation
Admitted - Massachusetts Bar, 1996, Admitted - Federal Bar, 1997, Admitted - U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit, 1997, Massachusetts Certified Teacher - Secondary Education, Licensed Airport Manager - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1987-1996, Licensed Construction Supervisor - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Juris Doctor, Massachusetts School of Law, 1996, B.A., Merrimack College, 1976, High School Diploma, Central Catholic High School, 1972
Otherexperiences
- Volunteer, Presidential Campaign - Donald J. Trump, 04/01/15, 11/30/16, Served in multiple capacities including advance details, security, and crowd control.
- Former Member of Board of Governors, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Twice elected for consecutive two-year terms.
- Commissioner, Greater Lawrence Sanitary District Commission, Elected as Commission Chairperson on three occasions.
- Former Member Board of Directors, Lawrence MA Boys and Girls Club
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
City Solicitor
OFFICE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR, CITY OF METHUEN, MA
08.2016 - 01.2021
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER - DONALD J. TRUMP
04.2015 - 11.2016
First Assistant City Attorney
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY OF LAWRENCE, MA
06.2005 - 04.2012
Attorney-at-law/Principal Shareholder
THE LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD J. D'AGOSTINO
02.1997 - Current
Assistant Liquidation Coordinator
PARKER, COULTER, DALEY & WHITE
07.1996 - 01.1997
Executive Director
LAWRENCE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
09.1987 - 05.1996
Alderman and Director of Engineering
CITY OF LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS
01.1982 - 01.1986
Juris Doctor -
Massachusetts School of Law
B.A. -
Merrimack College
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
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